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Vistas at Cheyenne Pass

Freedom Landing

Fox Run Apartments

Tower Heights

107 Gumbo Dr

The Place at Estes Park

Robbinsdale Heights 1
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The Place at Hainesway

Civic Plaza Apartments

Shepherd Hills Commons

Bridgewood Estates

Sedona Flats

Moonlight Apartment Complex

Countryside Apartments

Johnson Ranch Apartments
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Tallgrass Apartments

Orchard Meadows

Creekside Heights Apartments, LLC

Prairie Tree Apartments

334 Gwinn Ave

Sagebrush Flats

Country Bluff Apartments

Champion Villas
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BG Flats Apartments

Split Creek Commons

LaCrosse Estates Apartment Homes

The Elements, LLC

Harmony Heights

Gateway Apartments

Buffalo Run

1626 Evergreen Dr, Unit 16, Unit 16
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Boulder Creek Apartments

Heartland Heights

811 6th St

Rapid Creek Apartments

440 N Creek Dr

216 E Denver St

Lancer Court Apartments

KC Lofts
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Boulder Creek Estates

Butterfly Apartments

517 E Saint Patrick St
Box Elder, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Box Elder?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Box Elder Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $675 | $1,611 |
| Cheap Box Elder 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $547 | $2,842 |
| Cheap Box Elder 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $726 | $3,220 |
| Cheap Box Elder 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $1,080 | $3,010 |
| Cheap Box Elder 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $1,707 | $1,707 |
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Cheapest Available Box Elder Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Box Elder, SD is a 2 Beds unit found at Heartland Heights priced from $697. Civic Plaza Apartments in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Box Elder apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Heights | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $697 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| The Place at Hainesway | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $995 |
| Moonlight Apartment Complex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Shepherd Hills Commons | Apartment Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Vistas at Cheyenne Pass | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Tallgrass Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Orchard Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Box Elder, SD
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Box Elder area is the $1.34 price per square foot Brennan $1,085 Model at Founders Park Village in the in the Downtown Rapid City neighborhood starting from $1,478. The second greatest value Box Elder apartment is the Dakota Acres 2 Bed Model at Antelope Ridge starting at $1,398 with a $1.31 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Box Elder apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Park Village | Brennan $1,085 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Antelope Ridge | Dakota Acres 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| The Place at Estes Park | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Vista Pointe Apartments | 2-Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Pines at Rapid | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Champion Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Heartland Heights | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Bridgewood Estates | Open living space + spacious master *WAITLIST* | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Place at Hainesway | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Box Elder Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Box Elder?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Box Elder is at Moonlight Apartment Complex listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Box Elder Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Box Elder Apartment is $875 at The Place at Hainesway.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Box Elder Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Box Elder is starting from $697 at Heartland Heights.
What is the most affordable Box Elder Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Box Elder Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bridgewood Estates and starts from $1,245.
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